Explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

A series of explosions occurred on the Iranian island of Qeshm in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to state broadcaster Press TV. No information on causes or casualties has been provided. The U.S. has reportedly conducted covert limited strikes on Iranian military targets in recent weeks. The Wall Street Journal reported that on November 2, U.S. forces attacked Iranian missile launchers on Qeshm after a surface-to-air missile was fired at an American aircraft. Washington called the operation defensive, aimed at protecting U.S. forces and commercial shipping. Previous strikes were deliberately not publicized to avoid the impression of a renewed large-scale campaign against Iran.